Lori Batcheller MPT, RMT, MA, CYT-500 is a registered massage therapist, licensed physical therapist, and certified yoga instructor who earned a master's in physical therapy from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia (now Drexel) in 1986. For over 10 years she worked in a variety of traditional medical settings including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, extended care, and home health. She also taught physical therapy at Fort Morgan Community College.

After overcoming chronic neck pain from two whiplash injuries using traditional and alternative methods, Lori began studying holistic treatments including CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki. She spent over four years studying yoga and holistic health at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, where she worked as a massage and yoga therapist in the Healing Arts Department and taught yoga and journal writing workshops. She now practices massage and yoga therapy in Boulder, CO.

Education:

School

Degree

Major

Graduation

Hahnemann Univeristy (now Drexel)

Masters

Physical Therapy

1986

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Yoga certification

N/A

2005

Experience:

Position

Organization

Location

Duration

Owner

Prana Holistc PT & Massage

Boulder, CO

2009 to present

License:

Name

Issued By

Duration

Registered Massage Therapist

DORA

2009 to present

Licensed Physical Therapist

DORA

1986 to present

Publication:

Introduction to Yoga http://www.kripalu.org/article/253/

Yoga and Emotions http://www.kripalu.org/article/274

Chair Yoga is Accessible to All http://www.disaboom.com/adaptive-fitness/chair-yoga-is-accessible-for-all/

Yoga for People with MS http://www.disaboom.com/multiple-sclerosis-ms/yoga-for-people-with-multiple-sclerosis